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- [verb uh-duhkt; noun ad-uhkt]
- /verb əˈdʌkt; noun ˈæd ʌkt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [verb uh-duhkt; noun ad-uhkt]
- /verb əˈdʌkt; noun ˈæd ʌkt/
Definitions of adductive word
- adjective adductive of a nature that leads towards a change 3
- verb with object adductive Physiology. to move or draw toward the axis of the body or one of its parts (opposed to abduct). 1
- noun adductive Also called addition compound. Chemistry. a combination of two or more independently stable compounds by means of van der Waals' forces, coordinate bonds, or covalent bonds. Compare clathrate (def 2), inclusion complex. 1
- noun adductive Adducing, or bringing towards or to something. 1
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Origin of adductive
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < Latin adductus drawn to, past participle of addūcere; see adduce
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Parts of speech for Adductive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
adductive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
adductive usage trend in Literature
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adjective adductive
- abducent — (of a muscle) abducting
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